by The Paws and Effect Gang | Jun 5, 2016 | Cat Behavior
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: Two of my three cats suddenly started not being able to stand being in the same room together after living together for four years with no problems. They have all been to the vet and have ruled out major health issues.... 
by The Paws and Effect Gang | Sep 27, 2015 | Cat Behavior
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have a 15-year-old cat who is in declining health. She has inflammatory bowel disease and is under the managed care of a vet. She is doing OK, considering, but is very low energy. Last month I adopted a kitten, and... 
by The Paws and Effect Gang | Aug 30, 2015 | Cat Behavior
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I let my 6-month-old cat leave the safe room when she felt comfortable. She has has a hell of a time exploring the kitty proofed apartment. However, she retreats underneath couch (which I left unblocked, so she has... 
by The Paws and Effect Gang | Jul 5, 2015 | Cat Health, Cat Rescue
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My boyfriend and I were driving around at 1:00am when we spotted a kitten on the roadside next to a field (no houses around). When we stopped the car I could see the kitten was very small, maybe 4 weeks old at the most,... 
by The Paws and Effect Gang | Mar 22, 2015 | Cat Behavior
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have a male Bombay kitten that I’m crazy over. I spoil him rotten. I get worried when I’m not home, as I am always with him. He is 7 weeks old now. How can I assure he doesn’t freak out when I go to my...
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